The Sony A6600 is an upper mid-range mirrorless camera with a 24 Megapixel APSC sensor, built-in stabilisation, 4k video, 11fps bursts with autofocus, and increased battery life. It replaces the three-year-old A6500 as Sony's flagship body and like that model, follows the most recent unstabilised...

Is Sony's flagship APS-C camera a big enough upgrade to see it match the class-leading Fujifilm X-T3

If what you're after is as much power as you can get in a small package, Sony's A6600 is a very tempting offering.

Real-time tracking and AF is fast and accurate; In-body stabilisation; 4K HDR video capture; Longer battery life

Flip up screen design isn't great; No 4K60p (but there is 30p; Quite pricey; Many of the features available on the A6400

With unbeatable autofocus and battery life, Sony's A6600 still leads the pack

Real-Time AF is a breeze; 810-shot battery life; Sensor-shift image stabilization; Bigger grip

Same sensor as A6500; Low-res EVF compared to peers

Say hello to Sony's powerful new flagship APS-C mirrorless camera, the Sony A6600...

5-axis image stabilisation; Real-Time Eye AF tracking; Long-lasting battery; Unlimited 4K video recording; Mic and headphones jacks

24MP APS-C sensor; No built-in flash; High price

If your needs aren't quite as demanding, the Sony a6400 and Fujifilm X-T30 offer much of the functonality of the a6600 and X-T3 for less money, and both have earned our Editors' Choice recommendation.

Real-Time Tracking focus system; Big battery; Improved handgrip; Integrated EVF; Stabilized image sensor; Dust and splash protection; 4K recording

Single, slower UHS-I card slot; No focus joystick or front dial; Drops in-camera flash

A super fun, super quality camera with super battery life – but not a camera that wins our unqualified approval

Great stills performance and quality; Well made; Superb battery life;

Faces stark competition for video; Buttons could be easier to hit;

On paper, the a6600 should be the APS-C camera to beat, with a top-performing sensor and a range of features that will appeal to a broad swath of photographers. However, Sony has resolutely stuck with a form factor that’s not as comfortable as rival cameras, with a convoluted menu system, and options that don’t always work as you’d expect them to.

Excellent tracking mode (with some limitations); Wide range of compatible lenses; Fantastic battery life;

Awkward controls; Convoluted menu system; Touchscreen control still limited; Single UHS-I card slot; Small preview area on screen

The A6600 has plenty of enticing features, but it's let down by disappointing body design. It's a good choice for those who shoot a lot of sports and action, but there are plenty of rival models that are also up to that job. It’s also just a little too similar to its predecessor to draw too much enthusiasm for the extra outlay.

Great autofocus; Long battery life; Lots of lenses and accessories available;

Slightly awkward body design; Touchscreen not fully integrated; Single UHS-I card slot;

The Sony a6600 has an industry-leading autofocus system, is capable of excellent images and video, comes with very useful in-body image stabilization and has the best battery life of any mirrorless camera on the market at this time. However, its sensor is getting a bit long-in-the-tooth, and competitors have caught up or surpassed it regarding video quality and features, resolution and handling. But for family photography and even some sports and action, it's easily worth your consideration.

Family and people photographers, most sports and action shooters, general and travel photography.;

Those who frequently take control over their camera and those who need a highly responsive camera for the most demanding action shooting;